James Turrell Artwork

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Pomona College is celebrating the creation of James Turrell's first public installation in Southern California, which stands outdoors on the school's Claremont campus. The campus' Museum of Art holds an affiliated event: a yearlong exhibition of college alum Turrell's work. "Gathered Light" is among the pieces on view there.

Pomona College is celebrating the creation of James Turrell's first public installation in Southern California, which stands outdoors on the school's Claremont campus. The campus' Museum of Art holds an affiliated event: a yearlong exhibition of college alum Turrell's work. "Gathered Light" is among the pieces on view there. (Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Times)

Pomona College is celebrating the creation of James Turrell's first public installation in Southern California, which stands outdoors on the school's Claremont campus. The campus' Museum of Art holds an affiliated event: a yearlong exhibition of college alum Turrell's work. "Gathered Light" is among the pieces on view there.